Advisory and other committees

Advisory committees

We have a number of council and community advisory committees to support our Councillors in their decision making.

In addition to our Councillors and our staff, community committee membership includes representatives from relevant stakeholder or interest groups and where appropriate, representatives from the community. The purpose and membership structure of each advisory committee is set out in its terms of reference.

These committees are not decision-making bodies and do not carry executive authority, which remains with our Councillors and delegated officers.

Council advisory committees

Committee	Purpose	Councillor members
Our Environment Committee	To advise on the delivery of the Boroondara Community Plan’s ‘Our Environment’ theme.	Cr Torney, Cr Ibuki and Cr Friend-Pereira
Strategic Property Advisory Committee	To consider and make recommendations to Council about use of existing Council property and potential for further property sale or purchase.	Cr Nolan, Cr Franco, Cr Baillieu, Cr Gault and Cr Osborne-Smith
Social and Affordable Housing Advisory Committee	To consider Council’s role in Social and Affordable Housing and recommend action to Council.	Cr Friend-Pereira, Cr Baillieu, Cr Torney, Cr Gault and Cr Ibuki
Waste Management Reference Group (WMRG)	To advise Council on a diverse and comprehensive range of matters relating to waste, recycling and circular economy.	Cr Pattas, Cr Ibuki, Cr Torney and Cr Sinfield
Kew Recreation Centre Steering Committee	To act as a sounding board for the project team and provide feedback during the development (planning, design, implementation and commissioning) of the Kew Recreation Centre.	Cr Torney, Cr Nolan, Cr Sinfield and Cr Gault
Transforming Boroondara Steering Committee	To monitor the progress of the Transforming Boroondara program against the delivery of the program milestones and budget. To act as a sounding board and provide feedback throughout the course of the program.	Cr Pattas, Cr Friend-Periera and Cr Hollingsworth
Glenferrie and Kew Precinct Development Plans Advisory Committee	To provide advice and feedback on the form, prioritisation and coordination of various projects in the Glenferrie Road Precinct to the Kew Junction Precinct and the implementation of Council's plans for the precincts.	Cr Gault, Cr Baillieu, Cr Sinfield, Cr Nolan and Cr Sophie Torney
Boroondara Urban Design Awards Committee	To oversee the process for the various urban design awards within the municipality.	Cr Osborne-Smith, Cr Ibuki and Cr Gault
Greenways Advisory Committee	To discuss and seek feedback on current and future proposals regarding recreational trails, bicycle projects and initiatives.	Cr Nolan, Cr Osborne-Smith, Cr Friend-Periera, Cr Franco and Cr Ibuki
Heritage Advisory Committee	To provide advice to Council on heritage matters including Boroondara’s natural, built and cultural heritage.	Cr Sinfield and Cr Hollingsworth
Boroondara Reconciliation Advisory Committee	To oversee the development and implementation of the Boroondara Reconciliation Strategy (BRS). To provide feedback and advice to assist Council officers in relation to implementing the BRS after considering data, research and community inputs.	Cr Torney, Cr Nolan, Cr Ibuki and Cr Friend-Periera
Camberwell Junction Precinct Advisory Committee (CJPAC)	To provide advice and input on the form, prioritisation and coordination of various projects in the Camberwell Junction area. To support the preparation of a park master plan for the precinct bounded by Camberwell Road, Burke Road and Inglesby Road.	Cr Osborne-Smith, Cr Franco, Cr Baillieu and Cr Gault
Kew Library Redevelopment Steering Committee	To act as a sounding board for the project team and provide feedback during the redevelopment (planning, design, implementation, and commissioning) of Kew Library.	Cr Gault, Cr Torney, Cr Sinfield and Cr Nolan
Governance Rules Advisory Committee	To consider and recommend to Council improvements to Council's Governance Rules, and other matters related to the good governance of the Councillor group.	Cr Franco, Cr Sinfield, Cr Friend-Pereira, Cr Baillieu and Cr Torney
Budget Process Review Advisory Committee	To consider the community consultation process for Council's 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 budgets	Cr Nolan, Cr Torney and Cr Friend-Periera

Community advisory committees (including community members)

Committee	Purpose	Members
Community Disability Advisory Committee	To provide advice to Council about disability access needs and issues that may influence policy, service and program development.	Council member: Cr Hollingsworth Organisations and community members: Belmore School representative – Amanda White Learning For Life Autism Centre representative – Emma Miller Multicaps representative – Peta Fensham-Cobb Swinburne University of Technology representative – Jesus Campo Uribe YMCA representative – Conor Morgan Community representative –Elizabeth Parkinson Community representative – Jack Hall Community representative – Jeremy Long Community representative – Lee Tsourvakas Community representative – Dr Mary-Anne Lancaster Community representative – Rodney Harris Community representative – Sarah Hookey
Boroondara Vibrant Shopping Precincts Advisory Committee	To provide feedback, advice and guidance to Council on initiatives to enhance the vibrancy, accessibility and economic and environmental sustainability of Boroondara's shopping village precincts.	Cr Nolan, Cr Pattas, Cr Ibuki, Cr Friend-Pereira and Cr Osborne-Smith
Boroondara Community Safety Advisory Committee	To provide advice to Council about a range of community safety and related social issues that may influence policy, service and program development. To assist Council to identify, articulate and response appropriately to new and emerging issues which occur in the community.	Cr Sinfield, Cr Torney, Cr Baillieu and Cr Hollingsworth
Boroondara Public Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee	To provide advice to Council about a range of community health, wellbeing and social issues that may influence policy, service and program development. To assist Council to identify, articulate and response appropriately to new and emerging issues which occur in the community.	Cr Ibuki and Cr Torney
Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee incorporating the Boroondara Eisteddfod Advisory Sub-committee Community representatives	To provide specialist advice and feedback to Council about a range of matters that may influence arts and culture policy, service and program delivery. To assist Council to identify, articulate and respond appropriately to new and emerging arts-related issues in the community and to enable community participation in arts and cultural programs. To provide strategic advice and support to Council in achieving the purpose of the Boroondara Eisteddfod and presenting the competition.	Council members: Cr Baillieu, Cr Ibuki and Cr Hollingsworth Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee Community representatives: Zeth Cameron Boon Chong Peter Eglezos Laine Masi Michelle Neal Carol Ross Max Schleser Caroline Stacey OAM Boroondara Eisteddfod Advisory Sub-committee Community representatives: Nadine Gilmore Douglas Heywood OAM Melanie Hillman David Hobson Jenny Meachem
Boroondara Youth Voice	To ensure that young people in Boroondara are heard and valued. To provide opportunities to develop leadership skills and take part in community and civic events.	No appointment required
LGBTQIA+ Community Roundtable	To provide a forum to hear the voices of local LGTBQIA+ communities to better understand local needs and issues. To work in partnership with individuals, allies and local organisations to deliver practical local outcomes around programs, projects and activities.	No appointment required
Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee	To provide advice and support to the design and delivery of the Boroondara Climate Action Plan (CAP). To review and provide advice on Council's Climate Action Plan and Implementation Plans. To provide guidance and act as a sounding board for officers.	Council members: Cr Torney, Cr Gault, Cr Nolan, Cr Friend-Periera and Cr Baillieu Community members: 4 Community representatives Electrify Boroondara representative Lighter Footprints representative

Appointments

Committee or board	Purpose	Council members
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)	To represent and advocate the interests of local government, lobby for a 'fairer deal' for councils, raise the sector's profile, ensure its long-term security and provide strategic advice, capacity building programs and insurance services to local government.	Cr Friend-Pereira Alternate: Cr Franco
Metropolitan Transport Forum	To works towards effective, efficient and equitable transport in metropolitan Melbourne by providing a forum for debate, research and policy development, and sharing and disseminating information to improve transport choices.	Cr Ibuki Alternate: Cr Pattas
Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action	A formal collaboration of eight Councils in Melbourne’s east, working together on regional programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate regional adaptation.	Cr Nolan
Boroondara Family Violence Network	To provide a forum for planning and development of community awareness strategies addressing family violence in Boroondara.	Cr Torney and Cr Ibuki
Electrify Boroondara	To drive community action to reduce emissions by encouraging electrification. This will support Council achieve the aspirational community targets for emission reductions set in the Climate Action Plan.	Cr Ibuki, Cr Gault and Cr Torney

Other committees

Committee	Purpose
Audit and Risk Committee	Oversees and monitors Council's effectiveness in carrying out its responsibilities for: accountable financial management good corporate governance maintaining a system of internal controls risk management fostering an ethical environment. Learn more about this committee on our Audit and Risk Committee page.

Committee

Purpose

Audit and Risk Committee

Oversees and monitors Council's effectiveness in carrying out its responsibilities for:

accountable financial management
good corporate governance
maintaining a system of internal controls
risk management
fostering an ethical environment.

Learn more about this committee on our Audit and Risk Committee page.

Download our Advisory Committee and Appointments Policy

Advisory Committee and Appointments Policy 2025-26

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